MADISON - Defensively against Austin Peay, the only blemish Wisconsin had on the scoreboard came from a 51-yard field goal in the second quarter. While it wasn't a dominating performance per se, it was a serviceable one for a Badger defense still trying to find its rhythm entering Big Ten play.

Now, with the dust settled, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look back at the game that was. The following is a defense series by series recap of Saturday's action.

Key play:Mike Taylor, playing in only his second complete game since suffering a torn ACL, recorded a tackle-for-loss on the first defensive series of the game. By the end, the sophomore linebacker led the team with seven tackles.

Defensive series No. 2: started on APSU 13 yard line following kickoff. (14-0 UW)Plays: 11Yards given up: 53Result: 51-yard field goal from Steph Stansell (14-3)

Key play: Austin Peay never got deeper in territory than it did before settling for the 51 yard field goal at UW's 34 yard line.